I am trying to get a receptionist job at an security company, but I dont know what they mean having switchboard experience.
2006-08-18 06:19:07 · 10 answers · asked by ericanshaw 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If you know how to talk on a phone, you will probably be able to learn a switchboard. It's just a phone system with multiple lines. Each one is different, but pretty easy to learn.
2006-08-18 06:56:05 · answer #1 · answered by mr_law_jersey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't lie. As the others have said, if you get caught you will be fired. Instead, look for a receptionist position where the employer is willing to train you. Even if you the number of lines you wil be required to answer are few, it will give you a chance to gain some experience. Also is the option of trying to gain some experience through working with temporary agencies. The more chances you have, even short term, you will have more experience and the next time you interview for full-time employment, you won't have to lie.
2016-03-26 20:55:27 · answer #2 · answered by Amy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swithchboard experience means knowledge in operating the telephones like PABX - i.e. u should know how to connect the incoming and outgoing call through switchboard - exchange.
2006-08-18 06:26:09 · answer #3 · answered by skr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you work in an office, many times they have more than one phone line ringing at the same time. It means can you answer the line, transfer it to the correct place and get back to the phones. It's not too hard to learn.
2006-08-18 06:26:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To have the ability to answer a multi-line phone, be able to place one or more callers on hold while transfering thier call to another line.
Swithboard is an old term, still used for multi-lined phone systems.
2006-08-18 06:29:20 · answer #5 · answered by Regina R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To have worked a phone with alot of lines, handeling many calls at once, putting people on hold, transfer calls to other phone lines, etc.
2006-08-18 06:25:01 · answer #6 · answered by Lu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Term meaning... have you answered up to multiple line phone... The average is up to 12 lines at once...
2006-08-18 07:47:40 · answer #7 · answered by MsLysa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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If you lie and you get caught, it will be much tougher for you down the line. Don't do it. Eventually most people who lie on their work experience/resumes get caught.
2016-04-01 04:07:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is an outdated term meaning telephone answering experience.
2006-08-18 06:24:33 · answer #9 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be able to transfer incoming calls to specific extensions.
2006-08-18 06:25:08 · answer #10 · answered by Karen M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋